Blind & Vision Impaired Services

Adaptive Technology Resources

Specializing in evaluations, training and adaptive equipment for individuals who are aging or with disabilities such as low vision, blindness, dyslexia, reading and mobility impairments. We work with many software and hardware solutions. ​
Provide Aging in Place Technology to keep individuals independent in their home and connect to family and medical personnel. We are able to evaluate individuals in their own homes and provide real solutions at affordable prices. Our solutions are created taking your physical and financial needs into account. We are able to offer a range of solutions from simple (adapted utensils for home use) to complex (voice activation of lights, television, telephone, doors, computer systems, etc.).

Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Office for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Role & Services

Located throughout the state, Rehabilitation Specialists for the Blind and Visually Impaired provide in-home service, teaching techniques and assessing the need for adaptive equipment such as a magnifier, that help people adapt and adjust to vision loss and encourage independence. Services are at no cost to the recipient and are typically provided in the consumer’s residence.

Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Vision Forward Association

Role & Services

Vision Forward Association was created by the merging of the Badger Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Center for Blind and Visually Impaired Children. We have various programs and services for people living with vision loss. The Vision Forward Store carries hundreds of adaptive products.

Services range from adaptive daily living skills, vision assessment to safe traveling techniques and more. We also offer affordable housing at our Hawley Ridge Apartments, recreation through Life Skills classes and events and numerous volunteer opportunities.

Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wisconsin Talking Book & Braille Library

Provisions

The Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL) is part of the Talking Book Program of the Library of Congress. We provide Braille and recorded books and playback equipment through the United States Postal Services for those Wisconsin residents who for any physical reason cannot read normal print. In addition, the WTBBL circulates audio books and Brailled materials about Wisconsin or by Wisconsin authors, as well as audio described DVDs.

All books, equipment, and services including the mailing of materials, are free to the print-handicapped.